During the month of April, FFCU has a mission for all members under 18-years-old - 

Clues can be returned by mail, fax, or in person to any of our friendly Member Service Representatives. All sleuths who return their clues before May 1st will be entered to win our random drawing, only one entry per participant. $50 will be given to one participant under 11 years old, and another $50 will be given to a participant between the ages of 11 and 17. You do not need to be a member to enter and there is no purchase necessary.

If you are under 11 years old, download your clues here
If you are between the ages of 11 and 17, download your clues here

Additionally, when you make a deposit into your UTMA or Minor savings account during the Credit Union National Association’s Youth Week – April 21st through 27th – you’ll also be entered to win $100 from CUNA! Ask a Member Service Representative for more details.

All participants received updates about legislative, political and regulatory advocacy news, and discussed ways to achieve the credit union movement’s collective legislative and regulatory goals. Among the goals expressed was the strategic vision of the Credit Union National Association’s President and CEO, Bill Cheney, in which “Americans choose credit unions as their best financial partner,” and credit unions “Unite for Good” to achieve it.

The conference also provided an opportunity for attendees to visit with their federal law makers and discuss some of the core issues. These topics included: preserving the credit union tax exempt status, reducing regulatory burden, and increasing credit union member business lending. All of these are imperative to maintaining an economic and regulatory environment that allows credit unions to maximize the benefits to members, and will help credit unions address the need for additional business lending in their communities.

From left: Luis Reyes (FFCU), Bohdan Watral (Seflreliance UAFCU), Congresswoman Schakowsky (Dist 9), Lee Schafer (Alliant CU), Dan Adams (Alliant CU).

Responding to his time with Illinois’ Congresswoman, Luis Reyes said, “It’s important for credit unions to come together, establish a strong presence, and speak with our legislators about the issues that not only affect our business, but, more importantly, the over 96 million members that we serve collectively, nationwide. I was grateful for the opportunity to speak with Congresswoman Schakowsky on behalf of our FFCU membership.”

Since the visits to the hill, the House passed the Eliminate Privacy Notice Confusion Act (H.R. 749) and the bill will now move on for Senate consideration. 7 cosponsors were added to this legislation as a result of the hill visits. If passed, this bill would eliminate a costly and duplicative requirement that has proven to be more confusing than helpful to consumers.

Getting Started:

1. Update the app
2. Select the deposit button at the bottom of the home screen
3. Register as a user, and then making a deposit is just a snap away.

Once you’ve received the email confirming your username is active, follow the directions in the deposit screen to take pictures of both the front and back of your check, enter the amount the check is written for, and then confirm. You’ll be able to see updates of the depositing process along the way, including when your check is successfully deposited.

If you have questions as you use our new service, just give us a call at 773-565-2000!

On October 23^rd, valued members met at the Peterson branch to celebrate the launch of our RIA Envia money transfer services with dinner, music, prizes and great company. Members in attendance entered to win prizes including free transfers to the country of their choosing in the amount of $150, $100, or $50. Congratulations to our winners; Ana Jasmin  Rivera, Carlos Alvarado Barrios and Carlos Barreto!

For more details about Ria, stop into a branch to take advantage of this new great service!

The season for giving has begun and we want to help join our community and members in their efforts to give this season. Now through December 20th, FFCU will reverse 1 NSF, Courtesy Pay, Gift Card, ATM, or Movie Ticket Fee for members that bring 5 non-perishable items to a branch. We will  deliver all items to the Church in West Ridge located on Peterson and Francisco Ave. in time for someone in the community to enjoy your donations during the Holidays!  Since 2007, the Church in West Ridge has been serving its surrounding community through acts of service including feeding families, handing out gently used clothing, and community outreach programs for children.  For more information on ways to help, please visit their website http://westridge.publishpath.com/

For more details on Food for Fees, please talk to one of our friendly Member Service Representatives at a branch or by calling 773-565-2000. Happy Holidays!